Brexit Reunion? UK and EU Explore New Ties

Five years after the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union, geopolitical shifts are prompting a reassessment of the fractured relationship. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine and a period of strategic recalibration within the United States are creating a new context where cooperation between Britain and the EU appears increasingly vital – and potentially, more achievable. This shift in dynamics is underscored by the planned summit meeting scheduled for Monday – the first formal gathering between the two entities since the completion of Brexit. While significant differences remain, the converging pressures of a volatile global landscape may be fostering a pragmatic reconsideration of future collaboration. It’s unlikely a full reconciliation is on the cards, but a move towards practical cooperation on issues like security and economic stability seems increasingly probable, driven less by shared ideology and more by mutual self-interest. The summit will be a crucial indicator of whether this potential can be translated into concrete action.